Phillip Island Sunset Cruise: Live Music on Western Port Bay

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Duration1h 45m

Live guideEN

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Watch the sunset paint the bay while live music plays from the deck

A sunset cruise on Phillip Island's Western Port Bay aboard a modern catamaran, with live music and commentary as you sail past Churchill Island, Reef Island and Elizabeth Island. The cruise runs roughly two hours and includes a fresh fruit and nibbles platter. Drinks are available to purchase at the licensed bar. Weather can affect departures, so confirm with the operator before your booking.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise at Phillip Island

Board modern catamaran
Cruise through Western Port Bay
Enjoy live music and commentary
Sip drinks from licensed bar
Savour complimentary fruit and nibbles
View Churchill, Reef, Elizabeth Islands
Spot local birdlife and fur seals
Watch sunset over the bay

The experience

The catamaran leaves from Phillip Island and heads into the sheltered waters of Western Port Bay, where a live guide provides commentary on the area as you travel. The route takes you past Churchill Island, Reef Island, Elizabeth Island and the southern side of French Island, each one visible from the deck. Local birdlife and Australian Fur Seals frequent these waters, so there's wildlife to watch for as the light changes.

Live music plays throughout the cruise, and a complimentary fresh fruit and nibbles platter comes with your ticket. The licensed bar lets you order drinks to sip while you watch the sunset unfold across the bay. The whole experience runs just under two hours, timed to catch the light at its most dramatic.

Cruises depend on weather, so contact the operator before you head out to confirm the departure is going ahead. Dress for the water and the cooling air as the sun sets. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome on board.

What’s included

Live music throughout the cruise.
live commentary from an English-speaking guide.
complimentary fresh fruit and nibbles platter.
access to the licensed bar where drinks are available to purchase.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday and FridayDepartures at 18:30, 18:45, 19:00 and 19:15

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wildlife Coast Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to watch the sunset from the water without leaving your evening free: the catamaran stays in sheltered bay waters, so there's no rough sailing or long time away from shore.

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